BY GENA HUFF, Editor
On Friday night, June 1, between 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Daniel Perez, 32, was shot and killed at his residence on Memorial Parkway in Aliceville, two houses down from the Fast Gas gas station and convenience store. Not many details have been added at this time, as the case is still being investigated.
Gary Smith, the owner of B&S Farms, always provides a wide variety of fresh produce that will satisfy the needs of every customer.
By JESSICA JUNKIN, Pickens County Extension Office
The Aliceville Farmers Market, located near City Hall, is open for business every Thursday and Saturday from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. with just the right amount of vendors and activities for everyone to enjoy.
This venue has a large playground area for children, as well as a paved walking track around the covered pavilion. Fresh produce is the main attraction at the market, but other items are also available such as pottery, soaps, meat, and pastries.
Daniel Perez, 32, was shot and killed at his residence on Memorial Parkway in Aliceville, June 1. A suspect has not yet been arrested.
BY GENA HUFF, Editor
Friday night, June 1, between 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., an unidentified man shot 32-year-old Daniel Perez once in the chest, with a hand gun, killing him. The homicide occurred at Perez’s residence on Memorial Parkway in Aliceville. Another resident, who was inside during the altercation, went to a nearby store for help. Identification of the assailant has not yet been made public. It is said the intruder was wearing a ski mask and/or hood, and long sleeves. A suspect has not been named.
A six-foot American alligator caused a stir when it appeared in Aliceville. The animal was captured and released in the Tombigbee River.
BY GENA HUFF, Editor
An American alligator created quite the scene in Aliceville during the last weekend of May. The six-foot gator was spotted ambling across the grassy area behind Fred’s and near Buchanan Lumber Company, close to Baptist Line Road.
Mario Ingram of Aliceville will compete in the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games.
By Lt. Cmdr. Jenn Womble, Commander Navy Installations Command
COLORADO, SPRINGS, Colo. –U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist, Petty Officer 2nd Class Mario Ingram of Aliceville, Alabama will join more than 250 seriously wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans at the 2018 Department of Defense (DOD) Warrior Games June 1 - 9 at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Jamar Hamilton (center) with Aliceville head coach Chris Walker (right) and Coastal Alabama head coach William Brown (left).
By Brian Hamilton, Sports Correspondent
Aliceville’s Jamar Hamilton signed his letter of intent to play basketball for Coastal Alabama Community College on Wednesday afternoon. The senior helped lead the Yellow Jackets to their first Final Four in 25 years and is the second member of the basketball team to sign a college scholarship this year.
BY GENA HUFF, Editor
After improvements this season at the Aliceville City Park, the city council is looking to go a bit further. At the previous council meeting on April 25, Councilman Thomas Wilkins mentioned he had been approached about getting a basketball goal and court at the park. Thinking it would be a good addition, research and steps have commenced to see if that request can be made into reality.
BY GENA HUFF, Editor
Residents on Bradford Road in Aliceville will be getting a new bridge over Beaver Creek.
Noticeable are the playing fields spread with fresh dirt and the grass cleanly cut.
